We are pleased that you are interested in the Registered Nursing Program at Desert Community College District. The program is approved by the California State Board of Nursing and is nationally accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission* (NLNAC). The following includes questions prospective students most frequently ask and information we hope will provide the answers for you.
*NLNAC NEW LOCATION:
Their new address as of June 1, 2009: 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326; P. 404.975.5000; F. 404.975.5020; www.nlnac.org
The Application Periods for the RN Program are in the months of March and August. The four prerequisite courses must be completed and grades reported on your official transcripts before applying. Please see the RN Information flyer link below for further details and instructions. Currently there is no weekend or evening program.
All notifications regarding acceptance for Spring 2010 applicants have been sent.
Notice: Change to Class Size of Nursing 1 Effective as of Spring 2010: Maximum enrollment for N001 as of spring 2010 will be set at 45 seats. The amount of graduating RN students will remain the same as it has since 2005, but the program will not be accepting more than 45 students into the first semester of the Nursing Program (N001). This change is being implemented for a variety of reasons, most importantly in the interest of being able to consistently offer the LVN-to-RN transition course (HS 055) which will assist LVNs to further their personal goals, while also maintaining current levels of RN students graduating from COD. It is COD’s intent, by consistently offering HS 055 in the Nursing Program, to increase the overall strength of COD Nursing graduates, as well as further enhancing the nursing workforce in the Coachella Valley.
If you have further questions about entering the College of the Desert and the Registered Nursing Program, please contact the college Counseling Office @ 760-773-2520
TEAS testing for those entering the RN Program (click link): TEAS Info
TEAS Testing Requirement Information (click link)
- The TEAS is for provisionally accepted (invited) students only. Test dates and times will be posted here once they are scheduled. Those taking the tests MUST sign up with the RN counselor prior to the test date to reserve a spot on one of those dates. Contact information will be provided in the email sent to all provisionally accepted students.
- TEAS Orientation: October 30; BNC 32 at 6:00 pm. For ALL provisionally accepted RN students who have not previously taken the TEAS tests.
- TEAS testing schedule: Nov. 5, 4pm-8pm and Nov. 6, 9am-1pm. Ana Stockwell will have sign up for the testing sessions at the Orientation Meeting on 10/30. Tests will be administered in the Academic Skills Center Lab.
NOTE: If you have successfully passed a TEAS test at another institution or location, COD must receive official results directly from ATI in order to be considered. See www.atitesting.com
OF INTEREST TO CURRENT AND CONTINUING NURSING STUDENTS:
Fall Schedule Correction: N001, Section 3262: The Wednesday clinical time is actually 12:30-7:00pm @ EMCHOSP (NOT 7am-1:50 as previously published in the Fall 09 COD Class Schedule)
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Fall 2009 N003A Lecture Time Change: All theory classes will meet from 12:00 noon to 2:05 p.m. Monday and Thursday. This change is necessary to meet requirements for concurrency of the curriculum and clincial experience. The table below details the current lecture schedule of all sections of N003A. |
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Section # |
Room # |
Lecture Time |
1st 5 Weeks Theory Instructor |
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3250 |
BNC 37 |
1200 - 1405 |
K. Hudgins |
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3286 |
BNC 37 |
1200 - 1405 |
K. Hudgins |
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3182 |
DM 22 |
1200 - 1405 |
W. Boyer |
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6306 |
DM 22 |
1200 - 1405 |
W. Boyer |
|
6302 |
W.AN4 |
1200 - 1405 |
P. Keller |
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3134 |
W.AN4 |
1200 - 1405 |
P. Keller |
Current Nursing Students: Please check Blackboard and your instructor's web page for ongoing information and updates concerning class supplements, handouts, and announcements.
Current Cost of Background Checks: $52.00
Fostering Student Success - Grant Information Brochure
REACCEPTANCE ('CONTINUATION/REENTRY') INFORMATION:
Click on this link to view the most current guidelines/directions for submitting a request form for reacceptance (aka 'continuation'/'reentry') to the RN program. 
Reacceptance Guidelines
* Remember - if you were not a COD student during the previous semester, you will need to reapply to the College also. If you are not a current student, reacceptance requests will be accepted in the Fall semester beginning the Monday following Thanksgiving; in Spring, beginning the Monday following Spring Break. If you are a student of the current semester, you may submit a reacceptance request any time after your exit interview.
Reacceptance Request (Form letter for reacceptance (aka 'continuation'/'reentry' in the RN Program): available after start of fall semester.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING INFORMATION SESSIONS: (Group information sessions are offered periodically throughout the year which provide an overview of the RN program and a 'question and answer' time. Session availability is contingent upon nursing advisor availability).
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